Golden Knights' Jonas Schmid, Tomas Hertl, and Kevin Andersson charge toward Olympic quarterfinals, carrying Vegas pride into Milan's spotlight. These NHL vets blend skill and grit, turning national team hopes into personal redemption arcs. Back in Vegas, fans eye their form as a blueprint for the post-break surge.

Canada rolls into Milano-Cortina on a 5-0 shutout high against Czechia, with Connor McDavid doling out assists like candy and young gun Macklin Celebrini lighting it up in his debut. Switzerland counters with a gritty 4-0 blanking of France, but facing Sidney Crosby and the boys means their Akira Schmid better be brick-wall sharp from the jump. Bettors circle this Group A clash where goal differential looms large for seeding, and Canada's stars smell blood after that Torino upset years back.

Vegas backup Akira Schmid lets his quiet demeanor hide a fierce competitor ready to seize Olympic minutes for Switzerland in Milano. The soft-spoken netminder's NHL glimpses show poise under pressure, perfect for a Swiss squad punching above its weight. Schmid focuses on the crease work, knowing every save echoes back to VGK's depth chart battles.